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How I Made up to $100 an Hour as a Self-Employed Painter
By the time I was a senior in college the only thing I knew what that I wasn’t even remotely prepared to face making a decision about what career to pursue. So for two years I worked as a self-employed painter and made more money for less work than I ever thought was possible. Watching my friends go to corporate interviews and take jobs in big companies literally made me shudder. Eventually I would go on to graduate school and develop a career as an environmental professional but it took a few years for me to find my direction and be happy with it. In the meantime, I had to…
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Grow Your Savings with 3 Games That Work
If you don’t already play games to save money and grow your savings it’s time to start. It’s easier to spend than save, but saving can be a lot easier than you think, even if you have very little money to put away. And if that is the case, you really need to start cutting down on expenses or building up your income, ideally both. Don’t Wait Until You Are Out of Debt Money is a mind game, full stop. Getting into the right frame of mind is the most important first step. For 6-12 months (the longer the better) pay only the minimum on all debt, and instead focus…
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5 Easy and Fun Ways to Make Money Fast
Especially in times like these most of us could use a little extra cash. Technology has made it easier than ever to put money into your pocket in fun and interesting ways. Remember, money is exactly like the fat on our bodies: it’s all about dollars in and dollars out. Or euros, or yen. Just like losing weight is a function of the calories you eat minus what you expend. You can grow your wealth or reduce your debt by either spending less (thereby saving more or paying down debt more quickly) or by earning more. Or—best of all—by doing both. And just like with our bodies, it’s most likely…
